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Acetaminophen / Chlorpheniramine / Phenylephrine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 26, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 325 mg-2 mg-5 mg; varying strength; 500 mg-8 mg-40 mg; 250 mg-2 mg-5 mg; 650 mg-4 mg-10 mg; 500 mg-2 mg-5 mg; 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL; 325 mg-4 mg-10 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Cold Symptoms

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily.
Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.

Usual Adult Dose for Sinus Symptoms

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily.
Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cold Symptoms

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
12 years or older: Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily. Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years or 22 to 43 kg: 10 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 5 doses.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinus Symptoms

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine varying strength oral kit:
12 years or older: Day time tablets (without chlorpheniramine): 2 tablets every 4 hours not to exceed 8 tablets daily. Night time tablets: 2 tablets every 4 hours no sooner than 4 hours after the last day time dose not to exceed 4 tablets daily.

acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine/phenylephrine 160 mg-1 mg-2.5 mg/5 mL oral liquid:
6 to 11 years or 22 to 43 kg: 10 mL orally every 4 hours not to exceed 5 doses.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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Further information

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